Animal sitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Animal sitter gender statistics
77.3% of animal sitters are women and 22.7% of animal sitters are men.
- Female, 77.3%
- Male, 22.7%
Animal sitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.3% |
| Male | 22.7% |
Animal sitter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,282
Female income
$25,526
Animal sitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animal sitter positions over time. Currently, 77.3% of animal sitters are female.
Animal sitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.02% | 77.98% |
| 2011 | 24.58% | 75.42% |
| 2012 | 27.10% | 72.90% |
| 2013 | 23.54% | 76.46% |
| 2014 | 25.34% | 74.66% |
| 2015 | 25.48% | 74.52% |
| 2016 | 25.18% | 74.82% |
| 2017 | 20.54% | 79.46% |
| 2018 | 23.35% | 76.65% |
| 2019 | 21.66% | 78.34% |
| 2020 | 23.44% | 76.56% |
| 2021 | 22.67% | 77.33% |
Animal sitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared animal sitters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ringman and farrier have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Daycare Provider | 6% | 94% |
| Horse Show Judge | 6% | 94% |
| Pet Groomer | 14% | 86% |
| Animal Sitter | 23% | 77% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Animal sitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animal sitters is White, which makes up 68.6% of all animal sitters. Comparatively, 15.7% of animal sitters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of animal sitters are Unknown.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Animal sitter race
| Animal sitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Animal sitter race and ethnicity over time
See how animal sitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animal sitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.43% | 4.87% | 1.74% | 12.13% |
| 2011 | 78.72% | 4.16% | 1.80% | 12.27% |
| 2012 | 76.21% | 4.74% | 1.91% | 13.31% |
| 2013 | 76.92% | 4.17% | 2.04% | 13.15% |
| 2014 | 75.56% | 5.38% | 2.50% | 12.48% |
| 2015 | 75.31% | 4.86% | 1.87% | 13.41% |
| 2016 | 76.10% | 4.88% | 2.02% | 12.97% |
| 2017 | 76.16% | 4.77% | 2.35% | 13.03% |
| 2018 | 74.16% | 4.69% | 2.98% | 13.66% |
| 2019 | 74.32% | 4.93% | 2.39% | 14.25% |
| 2020 | 70.72% | 4.61% | 2.78% | 14.94% |
| 2021 | 68.59% | 5.16% | 2.89% | 15.75% |
Animal sitter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino animal sitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american animal sitters have the lowest average salary at $23,866.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,358 |
| White | $27,450 |
| Black or African American | $23,866 |
| Asian | $27,433 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,517 |
Average animal sitter age
See how the average age of animal sitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Animal sitter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 24 | 30 |
| White | 29 | 29.5 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 25.5 |
| Asian | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 27 |
Animal sitter age breakdown
The average age of animal sitters is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the animal sitter population.
Animal sitter age breakdown
| Animal Sitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 23% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Animal sitter educational attainment
The most common degree for animal sitters is bachelor's degree, with 42% of animal sitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Animal sitters by degree level
| Animal sitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Animal sitter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, animal sitters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,674 annually. With a Associate degree, animal sitters earn a median annual income of $26,661 compared to $23,667 for animal sitters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $23,667 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,674 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,661 |
Animal sitter employment statistics
Company size where animal sitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animal sitters work.
Animal sitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Animal sitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for animal sitters are internet, health care and non profits.
Animal sitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Internet | 19% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Media | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
Animal sitter turnover and employment statistics
Animal sitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animal sitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animal sitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animal sitter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.28% |
| 2011 | 9.88% |
| 2012 | 8.97% |
| 2013 | 7.70% |
| 2014 | 7.03% |
| 2015 | 6.82% |
| 2016 | 6.68% |
| 2017 | 5.67% |
| 2018 | 6.03% |
| 2019 | 5.39% |
| 2020 | 8.94% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average animal sitter tenure
The average animal sitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 193 animal sitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Animal sitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Animal sitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animal sitters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Lion Trainer | 10.68% | 20,859 |
| Animal Sitter | 10.70% | - |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar animal sitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Lion Trainer | 10.68% | 20,859 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by animal sitters
The most common foreign language among animal sitters is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Russian, 14.3%
- German, 7.1%
- Other, 7.1%
Animal sitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.1% |